Firefighters spraying water on a smoking train tanker car near a fire truck
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High-Stakes Chemical Scare on Pleasant Street-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1980

Firefighters race to Pleasant Street as a toxic chemical cloud escapes a rail tanker, igniting fears of a major regional disaster.

Two groups debating school budget with signs reading Teachers & Students (YES!) and Taxpayers & Fiscal Responsibility (NO!)
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Norwood Politics, School Battles & Election Recounts-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1978

A 1978 political firestorm hits Norwood as a tight selectman recount unseals ballots, school budgets trigger a massive lawsuit, and an assessor candidate alleges age bias.

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In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Former Norwood Town Manager, Dead At 71 Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Church of Norwood for Walter A. Blasenak, who was Norwood town … Continue reading In Memoriam – Walter Blasenak

Teacher writing school budget details on chalkboard with students listening and thinking about funding issues
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Gridlock Over $6-Million Junior High Rebuilding Plan and Norwood Arena Noise-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1971

A dual crisis hits Norwood in 1971 as a $6-million junior high deficit triggers political warfare and state experts condemn racetrack noise.

Series of tall metal power transmission towers with electrical wires over fields and hills
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Norwood Voters To Consider Lighting Funds-This Day In Norwood History-June 26, 1968

The Finance Commission backs the utility expansion alongside a $163,000 sewer construction article, while the town master plan is deferred.

Balance scale with coins on a desk next to law books and legal documents in a library
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High-Stakes County Seat Advancement-This Day In Norwood History-June 27, 1967

A historic appointment in Dedham shatters local political ceilings, placing a prominent Norwood veteran into county executive power.

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Expansion Proposals Compared By Morrill Memorial Library Trustees-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1963

This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1963-Expansion Proposals Compared By Morrill Memorial Library Trustees

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Newborn Babies Co-Star In Norwood Hospital TV Show-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1963

This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1963-Newborn Babies Co-Star In Norwood Hospital TV Show

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Overcrowding at Norwood Hospital Studied-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957

This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957-Overcrowding at Norwood Hospital Studied

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New Novice Class Races At The Arena-This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957

This Day in Norwood History-June 27, 1957-New Novice Class Races At The Arena